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Charles Bloomberg
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Experienced Contract Specialist with proven expertise in contract negotiation, management, and compliance, adept at leveraging industry knowledge to optimize contract terms and maximize value.
PROFESSIONAL Experience
Senior Contract Specialist | Company A
July 2021 — Present, Austin, USA
• Led contract negotiations for over 50 high-value agreements annually, achieving a 15% cost reduction through effective negotiation techniques and procurement strategies.
• Developed and implemented a comprehensive contract management system using SAP Ariba, enhancing contract lifecycle efficiency by 30% and ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Managed a portfolio of 200+ active contracts, overseeing amendments, renewals, and terminations, while maintaining an error-free database in Oracle ERP.
• Spearheaded a cross-functional team to streamline vendor selection and contract approval processes, resulting in a 20% decrease in contract processing time.
• Conducted in-depth contract reviews and risk assessments, mitigating potential risks and ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and corporate standards.
• Developed and implemented a comprehensive contract management system using SAP Ariba, enhancing contract lifecycle efficiency by 30% and ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Managed a portfolio of 200+ active contracts, overseeing amendments, renewals, and terminations, while maintaining an error-free database in Oracle ERP.
• Spearheaded a cross-functional team to streamline vendor selection and contract approval processes, resulting in a 20% decrease in contract processing time.
• Conducted in-depth contract reviews and risk assessments, mitigating potential risks and ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and corporate standards.
Contract Specialist | Company B
March 2017 — June 2021, Dallas, USA
• Negotiated and executed contracts totaling over $100 million annually, driving favorable terms to optimize company resources and mitigate risks.
• Created and maintained a centralized contract repository using SharePoint, ensuring easy access and retrieval of over 500 contract documents.
• Collaborated with legal, finance, and procurement teams to ensure contract compliance, reducing audit findings by 25% year-over-year.
• Implemented contract management software (Coupa) which improved contract monitoring and tracking, leading to a 10% increase in timely contract renewals.
• Created and maintained a centralized contract repository using SharePoint, ensuring easy access and retrieval of over 500 contract documents.
• Collaborated with legal, finance, and procurement teams to ensure contract compliance, reducing audit findings by 25% year-over-year.
• Implemented contract management software (Coupa) which improved contract monitoring and tracking, leading to a 10% increase in timely contract renewals.
Contract Administrator | Company C
January 2014 — February 2017, Orlando, USA
• Administered contracts for various departments, managing over 150 contract agreements simultaneously and ensuring adherence to contract terms and conditions.
• Conducted contract audits and reviews to identify discrepancies, achieving a 95% accuracy rate in contract documentation and compliance.
• Assisted in drafting and revising contract language to accommodate changing business needs while ensuring legal soundness.
• Conducted contract audits and reviews to identify discrepancies, achieving a 95% accuracy rate in contract documentation and compliance.
• Assisted in drafting and revising contract language to accommodate changing business needs while ensuring legal soundness.
Junior Contract Analyst | Company D
May 2012 — December 2013, Columbus, USA
• Analyzed contract terms and conditions, identifying potential risks and issues in over 100 contract documents annually.
• Supported contract negotiation efforts by preparing detailed contract analyses and summaries for senior management review.
• Maintained accurate contract records and database entries, ensuring all contract modifications and amendments were properly documented.
• Supported contract negotiation efforts by preparing detailed contract analyses and summaries for senior management review.
• Maintained accurate contract records and database entries, ensuring all contract modifications and amendments were properly documented.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration | University of Wisconsin-Madison
May 2012
Expert-Level Skills
Contract Negotiation, Contract Management, Risk Assessment, Contract Compliance, Vendor Management, SAP Ariba, Oracle ERP, SharePoint, Legal Compliance, Procurement Strategies, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Cost Reduction, Database Management, Audit Reduction, Contract Renewals, Mentorship, Strong Communication, Detail-Oriented